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Abert's Towhee

Melozone aberti
Least Concern

About Abert's Towhee

Lifespan

3-5 years

Diet

Seeds, Insects, Berries

Conservation Status

Status

Least Concern

Threats

  • Habitat loss
  • Riparian degradation

Detailed Characteristics

Physical Description

Abert's Towhee is a long-tailed, ground-dwelling bird with overall brownish-gray plumage and a black face patch. It forages on the ground in dense vegetation.